Veiled courage: Inside the women's resistance against violence through their writings. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Imran, Muhammad; Chen, Yuee; Wei, Xiaofei Matthew; Akhtar, Samina
• Is Part Of: Asian journal of women's studies. Volume 26:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Afghan women's literature -- identity -- feminist awakening -- patriarchal system -- resistance; ادبیات زنان افغانستان; شناسایی; بیداری از حقوق زنان; سیستم مردسالاری;مقاومت; Feminism -- Asia -- Periodicals; Women -- Asia -- Periodicals; Feminism -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 305.4209505
• DOI: 10.1080/12259276.2020.1718392
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1225-9276

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article focuses on Afghan women's courage in resisting physical and other violence and victimization through their writings. It argues that the absence of a strong Afghan female voice has led numerous female writers to highlight women's issues in Afghanistan. It demonstrates the courage and gradual awakening of women in Afghanistan to fight against violence and victimization in a culturally complex and patriarchal society. Thus, this is an appraisal of their struggle and highlights women's issues in order to spread awareness about gaining a voice by women being vital for survival.